We'll examine the toll the war on drugs has taken on Colombia. Then, Henry Bromell, executive producer of the new AMC paranoid thriller "Rubicon," talks about the series. Plus, we'll find out about a revival of Teresa Deevy's play "Wife to James Whelan." And Gail Collins discusses the outlandish things politicians say. And we'll take your calls on how you decide who to vote for.
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Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.
BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
What are the implications of this week’s Middle East peace talks in Washington? Plus: weighing the pros and cons of for profit colleges; a history of Albany politics; and why drinkers live longer.
On today’s show: Gerald Lordahl takes your questions on end-of-summer gardening! Then, internationally renowned public garden designer Lynden Miller talks about ways to beautify the urban landscape. Also, director Lixin Fan discusses "Last Train Home," about how China’s ascendance as an economic superpower has affected family life. And Underreported examines how hurricane science has changed since Katrina. Plus, our latest Backstory segment looks at how the Citizens United ruling is shaping the 2010 elections.
Today, two perspectives on how local music cultures can reach a global audience. First, we’ll hear how musicians outside the US are holding their own against American pop. Then, a look at an organization that helps musicians hindered by government censorship in their home countries find new audiences abroad. Plus: guitar sideman extraordinaire Carlos Alomar plays live and talks about being a Latino in rock.
A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.
Tell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world. Capturing the headlines, issues and pleasures relevant to multicultural life in America, the daily one-hour series is hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin. Tell Me More marks Martin's first role in hosting a daily program. She views it as an opportunity to focus on the stories, experiences, ideas and people important in contemporary life but often not heard.
Today, two perspectives on how local music cultures can reach a global audience. First, we’ll hear how musicians outside the US are holding their own against American pop. Then, a look at an organization that helps musicians hindered by government censorship in their home countries find new audiences abroad. Plus: guitar sideman extraordinaire Carlos Alomar plays live and talks about being a Latino in rock.
For this edition of New Sounds, hear music more music by John Zorn. The MacArthur Fellow, sax player, composer, and record label founder is one of the central figures on the New York "downtown scene." Today is his birthday. We'll hear some Masada chamber music, something from the Filmworks series, some of his Ennio Morricone arrangements, and much more.
